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A controversy breaks out at ASSE, a dramatic turn of events for the sale of the club

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Holder of a Master’s degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university course that it was important to evolve in a field that we appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to the dream of my parents, who saw me as a future lawyer, to live from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered mercatos and sports news, trying to inform readers as well as possible.

During the spring of 2022, ASSE supporters had regained hope. While the sales file continued to stretch, an American investor, David Blitzer, landed in Forez to visit the club’s facilities and prepare for his arrival in Saint-Etienne. But the operation ultimately fell apart for various reasons.

The year 2022 has been a nightmare for ASSE. Last May, the Saint-Etienne club lost its accession barrage against the‘AJ Auxerre in shots on goal. A disappointment for this historic team in the French championship, but also for the Saint-Etienne supporters. After the meeting, some fans let their anger explode. Clashes with the police near the stadium had broken out. Scenes, which deeply shocked David Blitzerpresent at Geoffroy-Guichard on May 29, 2022.

The Blitzer track would no longer be relevant

Co-owner of Crystal Palacethis 53-year-old American was present at Saint Etienne to experience the atmosphere of Geoffroy Guichard, with a view to buying the club from Bernard Caiazzo And Roland Romeyer. But as stated progress, Blitzer would no longer intend to set foot in the Forez. Deeply marked by the events described above, he would no longer consider buying theASSEeven if name has been mentioned in recent hours.

Romeyer had justified this failure

Chairman of the Board ofASSE, Roland Romeyer referred to the failure of negotiations with Blitzer. “ David Blitzer formulated a non-binding offer which seemed interesting to Bernard Caïazzo and me, and we asked KPMG to give him access to the electronic data room so that he could formulate a firm offer. However, none was filed within the timeframe he had promised to deliver it to us. KPMG concluded that the terms of its non-binding offer had become null and void and recorded the end of discussions with it he confided. The versions differ in this folder.

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